On Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:17:44 -0700 Paul Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Fri, 2008-10-03 at 10:10 -0400, Celejar wrote: > > > They always (AFAIK) offer DHCP, but you don't have to use it. There are > > advantages to setting static IPs - you can set up host files and refer > > to the hosts by name, and I think that bringing up interfaces is a good > > few seconds quicker with static IPs than with DHCP. > > Any quality firmware (dd-wrt, tomato) will set up hostnames for you > anyway, based on the hostname the DHCP client gives it. Of course, but I was using cheap models that didn't support alternate firmwares. > > > 3. What about configuring the router (with the static IP address, any > > > DHCP operating parameters, etc.)? Since my desktop will be wired, I'd > > > like to be able to configure the router using my desktop -- which means > > > using Linux. If an application on an accompanying DVD is needed to > > > configure the router, I'm guessing that app is only going to work on > > > that other operating system. Or are there routers out there that are > > > configurable from a Linux machine in a straightforward manner? > > > > AFAIK, SOHO routers / APs / switches are generally configurable via a > > web interface, which will work with any platform. Note, though, that > > they often recommend, or even require, Javascript, which can make using > > a TUI browser such as links difficult or impossible. > > Another reason to use a firmware other than the default that the SOHO > router ships with. Agreed, but see above. > Paul Johnson Celejar -- mailmin.sourceforge.net - remote access via secure (OpenPGP) email ssuds.sourceforge.net - A Simple Sudoku Solver and Generator -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
